As a powerful Guardian, Gregoire has spent centuries fighting for the safety and security of all the Realms. His existence was one long bloody battle until his mate was born. For over two decades since her birth, he’s watched over her, protecting his innocent mate from the dangers of his world. Ensuring she has time to grow before he claims her.

Alyssa has done everything her family has expected of her, until the day she learns she has a mate. A mate who kept their bond a secret. Having always been treated as weak and inferior by her own kind, she feels the full brunt of his rejection. Angry and hurt at being left in the dark, innocent and unclaimed, she decides it’s time to assert her independence.

Can Alyssa maintain her sense of self while surrendering to Gregoire's savage passion? Or will his enemies intervene and destroy their chance at an eternal bond?

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As a powerful Guardian, Gregoire has spent centuries fighting for the safety and security of all the Realms. His existence was one long bloody battle until his mate was born. For over two decades since her birth, he’s watched over her, protecting his innocent mate from the dangers of his world. Ensuring she has time to grow before he claims her.

Alyssa has done everything her family has expected of her, until the day she learns she has a mate. A mate who kept their bond a secret. Having always been treated as weak and inferior by her own kind, she feels the full brunt of his rejection. Angry and hurt at being left in the dark, innocent and unclaimed, she decides it’s time to assert her independence.

Can Alyssa maintain her sense of self while surrendering to Gregoire's savage passion? Or will his enemies intervene and destroy their chance at an eternal bond?

About the Author

Setta Jay is the author of the popular Guardians of the Realms Series. She's garnered attention and rave reviews in the paranormal romance world for writing smart, slightly innocent heroines and intense alpha males. She loves writing stories that incorporate a strong plot with a heavy dose of heat. Her influences include Judith McNaught who she feels writes a smart heroine to perfection, Gena Showalter, Maya Banks and Lora Leigh. You can often find her writing compared to JR Ward, but if you are a fan of the Black Dagger Brotherhood be warned that Setta Jay's novels are more erotic in nature. Born a California girl, she currently resides in Idaho with her husband of ten plus years who she describes as incredibly sexy and supportive. She loves to hear from readers so feel free to ask her questions on social media or send her an email, she will happily reply. Website: http: //www.settajay.com/ Facebook: https: //www.facebook.com/settajayauthor Twitter: https: //twitter.com/SETTAJAY_ Goodreads: https: //www.goodreads.com/author/show/7778856.Setta_Jay

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In order to give his mate time to grow into a woman, Gregorie has kept his distance from Alyssa but evil forces are conspiring to topple the Realms and he has to find his mate before she is take by corrupt immortals in this thrilling paranormal romance.

Alyssa has always done what was expected of her until she discovers that her powerful mate has left her unclaimed and sets out to take charge of her life and the reader can’t help but get pulled into the story as Gregorie strives to convince his mate that he never rejected her. The chemistry is sizzling and the sex scenes scorch the reader with Gregorie and Alyssa’s savage passion but before the bond can be forged, they will have to learn to trust each other which creates a bit of emotional turbulence that readers can certainly relate to. Strong, charismatic characters grab the reader’s attention while the fast paced, smooth flowing plot thrills readers with lots of suspense, action and romance.

Adrenaline pumping tension builds throughout the story as corrupt immortals create chaos and mayhem while trying to take over the realms but that just covers the obvious part of the attack as there are more women coming up missing and there is also a second mating happening, one that has several problems from the very beginning (if you read Ecstasy Unbound, then you are aware of what’s happening, but I won’t give any spoilers away) which adds additional tensions and excitement to the story. The intriguing events draw the reader in and ensure that there is never a dull moment while the well written scenes and details make it easy for the reader to get lots in the story.

Once again, the Guardians of the Realm held me captive from the very beginning as Alyssa and Gregorie’s story bring us further into the war with the evil immortals and I can’t wait to find out what happens next.

After finishing the first book of this series I was eager to sink my teeth into the next book. And OMG was it hot!!!! Setta is basically the Queen of the steam! I loved the first book to bits but Gregoire is on dirty talking alpha male that was possessive to the extreme. Alyssa was a treat; I loved her spunk and sass even though she was mostly functioning with limited information. I really liked how she was honest with her feelings and didn’t shy away to things that she didn’t quite understand. I loved Sam and Erik’s story that was included here. I loved loved Sam! Although as much as I liked Alyssa, sometimes I felt that she was more like a little girl than anything else. Just didn’t love her as much as Alex. With that said I still enjoyed the book thoroughly.

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I love that it's a continuous story line, picking it off right where the previous book ended.

Gregoire is the most alpha of all the Guardians, so far. They're all possessive, don't get me wrong, but G takes it to a whole new level. And it's HOT!

Unlike other Immortals, he had known his mate since she was born. Being a rough type and very intense, he didn't let his mate know they were meant to be when she turned eighteen, the age an Immortal can be mated.

Alyssa finds out and she feels unwanted. So, she takes her best friend, Rain, and they up and leave to an island where they can relax but also find pleasure at the hands of other Immortals.

Of course that Gregoire doesn't take that well and he's off to finally claim his little mate.

Alyssa may be innocent, but she's far from naive and a doormat. She speaks her mind, whether Gregoire likes it or not.

I love the gradual process of them coming together and falling for each other.

Of course that it's not all rainbows and sunshine, so the bad guys are still running amok, doing their experimenting.

The feels I got from reading this book... They were all there. It's never a dull moment, with these characters. Nor does it lack the 'sweet-baby-cherubs-that-is-HOT' factor.

Alyssa is tired of living under the hard hand of her parents and their overprotective ways. Also, being a mate to a man who hasn’t claimed her as really killed her self-esteem. She needs to reenergize, to take her life into her own hands, so she plans a trip with her friend Rain, to a place where she plans to lose her virginity.Gregoire has waited many years to claim is mate. It’s not because he hasn’t craved her or wanted to take her, it’s because of his respect for his old friend, her father. But when his father calls for him, because Alyssa is missing, he comes to the rescue. He’s pissed off to learn that she has taken a vacation with her friend, to an island known for sexual romps and he realizes that the time has come for him to claim her.Erik is having a difficult time dealing with the rape of his mate Sam. Sam is told by Sirena that in order for Erik to get over the hurt and pain, they have to mate. But Erik is afraid that he will be too much for his mortal mate, they he may lose control, so he chooses to leave Sam, to go to a place where he can wallow in his depression alone. But Sam won’t let him go, she knows what he needs and she intends on giving it to him.I loved this story. Gregoire is a sexy man beast and I like how dominant, yet compassionate he is with Alyssa. I felt so bad for Erik and I couldn’t imagine, how difficult it was for him to know that the woman he cares for was taken against his will. Now I’m off to part three!!!!

5.0 out of 5 starsThis family of Guardians is growing by leaps and bounds.

9 March 2017 - Published on Amazon.com

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Setta Jay continues to make this series erotic, action packed, and full of fated mates. This family of Guardians is growing by leaps and bounds. Can't wait to see who else finds their fated mates and just how will he/she handle the mating process.

Update: I had reviewed this earlier after having been gifted a copy. I have purchased another due to how good it was first time around and needed to see if any changes. Highly highly recommend this series

4.0 out of 5 starsSteamy continuation of the series with a complete story for Gregoire and Alyssa!

14 January 2016 - Published on Amazon.com

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This is the second story in the Guardian of the Realms series and focuses on Gregoire and Alyssa, both Immortals with Hippeos (or Hippeon?) halves (meaning they can shift to become warhorses). Gregoire was a secondary character in Ecstasy Unbound (he's a good friend and 'third' to Uri and his sex partners). In this one he meets his match, so to speak, with Alyssa, who has been destined to be his mate since birth, but one he hasn't claimed until now at age 25. He could have claimed her at 18 when she reached the age of majority, but wanted to give her more time to mature. As a result, Alyssa is torn between being upset and angry that he waited while having to admit to herself that she wasn't ready for the kind of sexual relationship they would have at that age. Just like the previous story in the series, the sex is super dirty and expansive. Lots of dirty talking and dirty thinking! For Immortals, sex is as necessary as breathing, so they take full advantage, especially if they are in a mating frenzy, like Gregoire and Alyssa are until their vows are made. The story arc from the first book continues here, with some twists and turns as the villain continues his evil work that the Guardians are trying desparately to stop. Being more comfortable with the world building by this point made it an easier read, thought there is a glossary available which is quite helpful. There is a bonus romance in this one between two characters who met in book 1, Sam and Erik. I was happy to see them get together finally. Overall, an exciting and steamy continuation of the story with a complete happy ending for Gregoire and Alyssa, and a lead in to the next couple's story. 4 stars.